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Subject Verb Agreement MCQ for CBSE Class-9 and Class-10


Not only Pinki but also her friends _________ buying books.

  • is
  • has
  • have
  • are
  • Correct Option: D  [ are ]

    Remark:

Neither John nor Alex __________ scored the century.

  • have
  • was
  • has
  • is
  • Correct Option: C  [ has ]

    Remark: in case "Neither-Nor" the verb must agree with the second subject (the subject closer to the verb).

Neither the books nor the magazine ________ on the shelf.

  • were
  • have
  • have been
  • was
  • Correct Option: D  [ was ]

    Remark: The verb agrees with the closer part of the subject, which is "magazine" in this case. Here "Magazine" is singular subject, so "was" used.

The boy in the bus ________ like your brother.

  • look
  • looks
  • looking
  • have been looked
  • Correct Option: B  [ looks ]

    Remark:

The Moon _______ around the Earth

  • move
  • moving
  • moved
  • moves
  • Correct Option: D  [ moves ]

    Remark: Subject is "Moon" a Singular noun, go with singular verb.
    When universal truths are mentioned, the verb used should be the simple present tense.

Neither of the two stores _________ open.

  • are
  • is
  • has
  • have
  • Correct Option: B  [ is ]

    Remark: Sentence begins with "neither" or "either" without the "or/nor" combination, the verb is singular.

Everyone ___ happy with the results.

  • is
  • are
  • have
  • has
  • Correct Option: A  [ is ]

    Remark: "Everyone" is a singular indefinite pronoun, so it takes a singular verb.

The team _______ playing well.

  • have
  • were
  • is
  • are
  • Correct Option: C  [ is ]

    Remark: "team" is a collective noun and should be treated as a singular entity. Therefore, the verb "is" (singular) used.

Mathematics ___ my favorite subject.

  • are
  • is
  • were
  • has
  • Correct Option: B  [ is ]

    Remark: "Mathematics" is treated as a singular subject even though it ends in "s".

Not only my parents but also I _______ regretting the change of school.

  • are
  • is
  • am
  • No option is appropriate
  • Correct Option: C  [ am ]

    Remark: in case "Not only...but also" the verb should agree with the subject closest to the verb.

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